CVE-2023-49878

Name: CVE-2023-49878
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-13T21:15:08.243+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-49878 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM System Storage Virtualization Engine TS7700 3957-VEC, 3948-VED and 3957-VEC could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM System Storage Virtualization Engine TS7700 3957-VEC, 3948-VED and 3957-VEC could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 272652.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.66%

46.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-209

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Virtualization Engine Ts7760 3957-Vec Firmware	<= 8.52.103.23
Ibm	Virtualization Engine Ts7760 3957-Vec Firmware	<= 8.53.1.21
Ibm	Virtualization Engine Ts7770 3957-Ved Firmware	<= 8.52.103.23
Ibm	Virtualization Engine Ts7770 3957-Ved Firmware	<= 8.53.1.21
Ibm	Virtualization Engine Ts7770 3948-Ved Firmware	<= 8.53.1.21

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/272652VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7092383Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/272652VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7092383Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 13, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-49878?

How severe is CVE-2023-49878?

CVE-2023-49878 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49878?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST